“At age 14, Rikki began working at McDonald’s asa cashier and felt that this path was more realistic thanschooling. Rikki received several promotions and was eventually given a management position at the age of 18.It is at this point that Rikki’s life took a dramatic turn.”

BALTIMORE

Candidate for United States Senate Rikki Vaughn used a memorial Saturday for his brother, who was shot and killed in Baltimore over Labor Day weekend, to announce his gun violence initiative. Businessman Rikki Vaughn is developing an initiative that encourages community members to cooperate with law enforcement and city officials to curb violence.

Upcoming Campaign

Voting takes place on 26 Jun 2018.

How to Vote

When Is the Maryland 2018 Democratic Primary?

Tuesday, June 26, 2018.

Voter Registration Deadlines

In order to vote for Rikki Vaughn in the primary, you must be registered to vote by Tuesday, June 5, 2018. You can register in-person or online on June 5th by 9:00 PM EST, but if you are registering by mail it must be received by the 5th.We suggest mailing your registration in by Thursday, May 31, 2018 to be safe.

Can I Vote in the 2018Maryland Primary?

You must be registered to vote as a Democrat or Republican to cast a ballot in the 2018 Maryland Primary.

To be eligible to submit your voter registration in Maryland, you must:

Be U.S. citizen

Be a Maryland resident

Be over 16 years old (but you cannot vote until you are 18)

Not have been found by a court to be incapable of voting because of mental disability

Not have been convicted of buying or selling votes

Not have been convicted of a felony unless you have completed your court-ordered sentence of imprisonment. If you have completed your sentence, you must re-register to vote once your rights have been restored.

The Voter Registration Process

To register to vote, you need to provide your current, valid Maryland driver’s license or MVA card number and the last four digits of your Social Security number on your voter registration application.

How to Cast Your Vote in the Primary

Any registered voter can vote via absentee ballot without a special reason. You can request an absentee ballotonline or by completing an application and mailing it or turning it in at your local board of elections. Your request must be received by Tuesday, June 19, 2018 if you would like your ballot by mail or fax and Friday, June 22, 2018 if you would like your ballot online.

When casting your vote by absentee ballot, you should carefully follow the instructions included on the ballot and mail or hand-deliver the ballot to your local board of elections. You cannot turn in an absentee ballot to an early voting center or polling place.

In-Person Before Election Day

Anyone who is eligible to vote can vote during the early voting period. Visit an early voting center in the county where you reside and bring a paper document that shows your address. You can bring an MVA-issued license or ID card, a paycheck, a bank statement, a utility bill or any other government-issued document. Early voting for the primary election will take place Thursday, June 14, 2018 through Thursday, June 21, 2018 from 10:00 AM-8:00 PM.

Voting early is the same as voting on Election Day. Once you arrive at your early voting center, you will check in and vote your ballot.

In-Person on Election Day

To vote on Election Day, visit your assignedpolling place to cast your ballot. Polling places are open from 7:00 AM-8:00 PM on Election Day.